Post by Baking_Bud on Jan 18, 2003 20:00:54 GMT -6
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (4-ounce) package crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup diced walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1 (16-ounce) round bread loaf
*Garnishes: toasted diced walnuts, chopped fresh chives, rosemary sprigs
Directions: Stir together first 5 ingredients; cover and chill mixture 8 hours. Let stand at room temperature to soften; or freeze spread up to 1 month, and thaw in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
Hollow out bread loaf, leaving a 1-inch-thick shell; reserve inside of loaf for other uses. Spoon softened cheese spread into shell. Garnish, if desired. Serve with sliced apples and pears or with toasted French baguette slices.
YIELD: about 5 cups (24 appetizer servings)